The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his post-traumatic lumbar disc disease with fusion at L2-L4, stenosis at L5-S1, and radiculopathy, as it did not meet the criteria for a higher schedular evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show cord involvement, bedridden condition, or use of long leg braces. The spine disorder was not found to be completely bony fixed (ankylosed) at an unfavorable angle.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic lumbar disc disease, fusion at L2-L4, stenosis at L5-S1, r radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2001
- Citation
- 0117222
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